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Where to get the best after-hours food in Charlotte
Night owls, you’re in luck! Charlotte has some great places that serve delicious meals until late or even 24 hours for all your late-night dining needs. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or something a little more substantial, here’s where to look.
Note that this list is not in any sort of “ranked” order, just a bunch of Charlotte’s best nightspots for great food.
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The diamond
1901 Commonwealth Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) -375-8959
Located in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood, this restaurant has quickly become a sought-after destination for late-night dining. Open until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (12 a.m. the rest of the week), The Diamond has some staples that were mentioned on the menu of the old Penguin restaurant (change of ownership), such as the Chicken Dixie sandwich and the Pickles. fried. With a friendly atmosphere, cheap beer, and great service, The Diamond is definitely a solid option for your late-night craving.
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The Midnight Diner
115 E. Carson St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) -207-3641
Are you hungry after seeing a show at Amos’s Southend? Well, head up to The Midnight Diner for great meals at any time of the day. Open 24/7, this restaurant serves breakfast all day so you can get waffles, scrambled eggs, or omelettes whenever you want. In addition to breakfast, they have juicy 100% Angus beef burgers, Nathan’s hot dogs, and fried chicken. Really, what more can you ask for?
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Familiar restaurant Skyland
4544 South Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) -522-6522
With a hole-in-the-wall atmosphere and affordable prices, Skyland’s is another great place to get delicious food any time of the day or night. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, its menu is varied, with some starters type dinner and breakfast all day. Get one of their three-egg omelettes or try the Short Stack of pancakes. As a Greek-owned diner, it’s also recommended to try their pita and baklava souvlaki.
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Sir Edmond Halley’s
4151 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) -525-7775
A Charlotte favorite, you can find this spot at the Park Road Mall on the ground floor, which offers a full menu until 2am each night. Named after scientist Edmond Halley, this English-style pub has an excellent range of food and drink. Try their sausages and their pureed quesadillas or chicken and black beans to start, or you can be more adventurous and have your ostrich meatloaf. Either way, you’ll get a delicious meal that hits the spot.
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Taco Mac
4625 Piedmont Row Dr. Bldg E, Ste 100
Charlotte, NC 28210
704) -972-0503
Known for its incredible beer selection, Taco Mac started in Atlanta, Georgia, before coming to Charlotte. Located in the center of the Piedmont Town Center of the South Park area, Taco Mac is right next to the Phillips Place Cinema, making it a great place to grab some food after a late movie. The sports bar-style atmosphere complements the menu in more ways than one. Their Signature Buffalo Wings are good with just about any of the various sauces they offer and their burgers are great. With over 200 beers available, why not join their Brewniversity too?
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Amelie’s French Bakery
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2424 N.Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) -376-1781
This is where to go for an all night study session or to snuggle up with a good book. Amelie’s, located in NoDa, serves an incredible variety of pastries, cakes, and pastries to pair with your gourmet coffee. Their soups and sandwiches are equally good too. Try their spinach, asparagus and leek soup and their salted caramel brownies. Open 24 hours a day, this eclectic café has plenty of space, free Wi-Fi, and friendly staff that make it the perfect place to meet up with friends or go alone.
There is also an Amelie location in Uptown, as well as another in Charlotte, plus one in Rock Hill, SC, and even one in Atlanta.
